If you’re looking for a dessert that combines buttery richness with the nutty flavor of toasted pecans, this Butter Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is a must-try. The combination of fluffy cake, crunchy pecans, and tangy cream cheese frosting makes it a showstopper for any special occasion or a weekend treat.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter (for toasting pecans)
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for thinning)